Arguing and persuading: Extreme sports | Year 8 English (Cambridge) PDF Download

Writing to Argue and Persuade

• Writing to argue involves presenting a viewpoint on a topic with the aim to convince the reader.
• Writing to persuade aims to influence the reader's thoughts or actions by presenting a compelling argument.

Exploring How Persuasive and Argument Texts are Organized

• Persuasive Texts: Organized to build a case using logical appeals (logos), emotional appeals (pathos), and credibility (ethos).
• Argument Texts: Structured to present a clear stance, supporting evidence, and counterarguments.

Identifying Main Ideas and Viewpoints

• Key skill involves recognizing the central arguments and perspectives presented in texts.
• Helps in understanding the author's position and evaluating the effectiveness of their arguments.

Reviewing Persuasive Techniques

• Techniques include rhetorical questions, emotive language, statistics, anecdotes, and expert opinions.
• Used strategically to strengthen the persuasiveness of the argument.

Preparing a Formal Debate

• Involves researching the topic, constructing arguments, and anticipating counterarguments.
• Skills include public speaking, rebuttals, and maintaining a structured argument.

Using Phrases to Develop Persuasive Sentences

• Phrases such as "It is evident that...", "Considering the evidence...", and "This proves that..." help in articulating arguments clearly.
• Enhances the coherence and persuasiveness of written arguments.

Structuring an Effective Persuasive Text

• Introduction: Clearly states the position and grabs the reader's attention.
• Body: Presents arguments logically with supporting evidence and counterarguments.
• Conclusion: Summarizes the main points and reinforces the call to action or viewpoint.

Writing Your Own Persuasive Letter

• Involves addressing a specific audience and purpose.
• Structure includes salutation, introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, and signature.

Responding to an Argument Text

• Requires analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the presented argument.
• Involves agreeing, disagreeing, or offering a nuanced response with supporting reasons.